New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09132

Introduced
9/26/25  

Caption

Provides that real property held in the cooperative form of ownership by a minister of the gospel, priest or rabbi of any denomination, an actual resident and inhabitant of this state, who is engaged in the work assigned by the church or denomination of which such person is a member, or who is unable to perform such work due to impaired health or is over seventy years of age, shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of fifteen hundred dollars; provides that certain properties receiving a tax exemption pursuant to the clergy property tax exemption are eligible to receive a partial abatement for residential real property held in the cooperative or condominium form of ownership in a city having a population of one million or more.

Impact

If passed, A09132 would have a significant impact on state law by modifying existing tax exemptions under the Real Property Tax Law. The bill reflects an effort to recognize and support the financial conditions of clergy members, particularly those who may be elderly or unable to perform their duties due to health reasons. This change could result in a reduction of tax revenue from property taxes in areas with high populations of residents eligible for this exemption, primarily impacting local municipalities.

Summary

Bill A09132 proposes amendments to the Real Property Tax Law specifically targeting the clergy property tax exemption. The legislation aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for property tax exemptions for ministers of various faiths, priests, and rabbis who own real property in cooperative forms of ownership. Under the proposed bill, these individuals, who serve their respective denominations and reside in New York, could be exempt from taxes up to the limit of $1,500, which would also apply to unremarried surviving spouses under certain conditions.

Contention

Discussions surrounding A09132 are likely to center on the implications of expanding tax exemptions for religious leaders. Proponents may argue that this bill supports the clergy's vital role in community welfare and addresses financial strains faced by individuals in religious service, especially those who are older or have health impairments. Conversely, opponents could raise concerns about fairness and the potential loss of tax revenue, questioning whether such exemptions should be prioritized over other pressing financial needs within the community.

Companion Bills

NY S08527

Same As Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.

Previously Filed As

NY S07212

Authorizes cities having a population of one million or more to provide a rebate during a specified city fiscal year of a portion of the real property taxes on owner occupied 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 family residential real property, or residential real property held in the condominium or cooperative form of ownership.

NY A09570

Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.

NY S08527

Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.

NY A11160

Repeals the tax exempt status of private universities that received real property tax exemptions of one hundred million dollars or more during the prior fiscal year.

NY S00852

Enacts the "homebuyer renovation property tax exemption act" to grant an exemption of up to fifteen thousand dollars from taxation levied by or on behalf of any county, city, town, village or school district in which such residential property is located for a period of five years from the date of purchase of the property; defines "primary residential property".

NY A07479

Enacts the "homebuyer renovation property tax exemption act" to grant an exemption of up to fifteen thousand dollars from taxation levied by or on behalf of any county, city, town, village or school district in which such residential property is located for a period of five years from the date of purchase of the property; defines "primary residential property".

NY A08028

Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in a city having a population of one million or more for abatements taken in a tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand twenty-five; provides that no such childcare center tax abatement shall be authorized for any tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand thirty-two; extends the deadline for application for such childcare center tax abatement to March fifteenth, two thousand twenty-seven.

NY S07685

Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in a city having a population of one million or more for abatements taken in a tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand twenty-five; provides that no such childcare center tax abatement shall be authorized for any tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand thirty-two; extends the deadline for application for such childcare center tax abatement to March fifteenth, two thousand twenty-seven.

NY HB2457

Restricting residential homestead property taxes to not more than the established base of property taxes owed for individuals 65 years of age and older and eliminating the property tax exemption for certain commercial properties used for healthcare when in competition with other non-exempt properties.

NY S09287

Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or credit or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.

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